Hunting, fishing & family
Custom RecreationalAirboats
Louisiana Custom Airboats builds custom airboats for hunters, anglers and families in our shop in Franklin, Louisiana. Small and full-size, with the hull, engine, seating and finish you pick.
What it's for
Built for How You Run
Louisiana Custom Airboats builds recreational airboats for hunting, fishing and family riding. Each boat is sized to how many people ride and where it runs: open water, shallow marsh or dry marsh.
Build it your way
Every Part Is Your Call
Every recreational airboat we build is custom. You choose the hull size, engine, seating, finish, deck mat and console, add options like the trim tab pivot, and we build and rig all of it in our shop in Franklin, Louisiana.
Hull
Aluminum airboat hull, sized to how many people ride and where you run. Single-engine hulls usually run 14 to 20 feet.
Engine & Prop
Pleasure Craft Marine (PCM) engine with a Century drive, matched to the boat's size and load.
Seating
Custom airboat seats, built and upholstered in our shop in the colors you pick.
Finish
Custom paint or a full wrap on the hull, in the colors and pattern you choose.
Deck Mat
Grooved deck mat cut to the boat, in the color and pattern you choose.
Console & Electronics
GPS screen, gauges, switches and cup holders, wired into the console.
Trim Tab Pivot
A trim tab that pivots up out of the way, available on any build.
Recent boats
Built in Louisiana
Recent recreational airboats from our shop in Franklin, each one built to its owner's spec.
FAQ
Questions Before
You Build
How much does a custom airboat cost?
The price of a custom airboat depends on the hull size, engine, seating and finish you pick. Call the shop for a quote on the boat you want.
Do you build small airboats?
Yes. Our single-engine airboats usually run 14 to 20 feet, sized to how many people ride and where you run.
How long does a build take?
Most custom builds take 6 to 8 weeks from the start of the build to finish.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. A custom build takes a 30% deposit of the boat's price up front.
Does the boat come with a trailer?
Yes. Every custom build comes with a Sport Trail trailer unless you tell us you don't need one.
Recreational airboats
Ready to Build Yours?
Tell us how you'll use the boat and who's riding. We'll take it from there.